About This Spot
Holiday Island, Maldives is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Maldives.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–ENE–E winds, peaking from January to December, Holiday Island, Maldives delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The best winds are from December to end of February. The wind will mainly blow from the East and is very consistent and smooth with no gusts. January is the strongest month with 20-35 knots daily. Beware of March, a month with no wind normally. The rest of the year varying winds from 5-25 knots, normally when the wind is up, it is up for the whole day with not much changes. Since it is an island this spot works for all directions and it is always possible to find sideshore winds.
When to Go
Generally great weather all year. Air temperature 32°C and water 27-28°C. Shorts is all you need but maybe a rash guard is good as sun protection. The best time to go is December to March, mainly sunny and very consistent winds. Maldives have no rainy season but stormy weather when the monsoon changes from NE to SW. This normally occurs in May when heavy rain storms passes through. Generally a few short rain showers per week in the summer. Almost nothing in the winter.
What to Expect
Beautiful lagoon with crystal clear water. Big shallow area, lots of space. Flat to choppy water. Sandy bottom.
Wind & Conditions
NE · ENE · E
Best wind direction
The best winds are from December to end of February. The wind will mainly blow from the East and is very consistent and smooth with no gusts. January is the strongest month with 20-35 knots daily. Beware of March, a month with no wind normally. The rest of the year varying winds from 5-25 knots, normally when the wind is up, it is up for the whole day with not much changes. Since it is an island this spot works for all directions and it is always possible to find sideshore winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful lagoon with crystal clear water. Big shallow area, lots of space. Flat to choppy water. Sandy bottom.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Fun Island (locally known as Bodufinolhu) is located in the eastern reef of South Male Atoll, 38 kilometers (24 miles) from the Male International Airport. Transfer 45 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport or from Male' - the capital island.
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